The Beautiful Bandurria Player (1870). Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (Spanish, 1841-1920). Oil

The Beautiful Bandurria Player (1870). Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta (Spanish, 1841-1920). Oil on canvas.

The bandurria is a plucked chordophone from Spain, similar to the mandolin, primarily used in Spanish folk music, but also found in former Spanish colonies.